1922–23 Torquay United F.C. season

The 1922–23 Torquay United F.C. season was Torquay United's second season in competitive football and their first season in the Southern League. The season runs from 1 July 1922 to 30 June 1923.

Torquay United
1922–23 season
ChairmanEngland George Perry
ManagerWales Crad Evans
Southern League
English Section
6th
FA CupFirst round qualifying
Devon Professional CupRunners-up

Overview

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After a creditable first season of competitive football in the Western League, Torquay United applied a second time to enter the Southern League and were this time successful.[1] Naturally entering the English Section, the League consisted mainly of reserve teams from Football League sides, as well as a handful of other professional clubs such as Boscombe and their old Western League rivals Yeovil & Petters United. Although Torquay made an inconsistent start to life in the Southern League, they soon picked up the pace as the season wore on. Finishing strongly and losing just one of their last ten games, United ended the season in a respectable 6th place.

As the second highest placed non-reserve side, Torquay United now felt confident enough to apply for election to the Football League. However, United's bid was unsuccessful and the club did not even receive a single vote in the ballot.[1][2] Having failed in their attempt at election to the Third Division South, Torquay would have to settle for a second season in the Southern League although, due to restructuring, they would now be taking their place in the newly created Western Section.[1]

Competitions

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Southern League English Section

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Standings

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Qualification
4 Bristol Rovers II 38 20 8 10 59 41 1.439 48 Transferred to Western Division
5 Plymouth Argyle II 38 20 7 11 74 41 1.805 47
6 Torquay United 38 18 8 12 63 38 1.658 44
7 Brighton & Hove Albion II 38 20 3 15 95 60 1.583 43 Transferred to Eastern Division
8 Luton Town II 38 16 11 11 67 56 1.196 43
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: The system of using goal average to separate two clubs tied on points was used up until the 1976–77 season. The points system: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw and 0 points for losing.

Matches

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26 Aug 1922 Torquay United 0–1 Boscombe Plainmoor
 
2 Sep 1922 Torquay United 3–0 Watford Reserves Plainmoor
H. Preston  
Burley  
Thompson  
30 Sep 1922 Torquay United 6–1 Bath City Plainmoor
Hill    
Burch  
Miller  
Thompson    
 
28 Oct 1922 Guildford United 1–2 Torquay United Josephs Road
  Thompson    
3 Mar 1923 Yeovil & Petters United 4–3 Torquay United Pen Mill Athletic Ground
             
3 May 1923 Bath City 1–1 Torquay United Belvoir
   

FA Cup

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21 Sep 1922 Preliminary round Torquay United 3–0 Clevedon Plainmoor
Thompson  
Miller    
7 Oct 1922 First round qualifying Welton Rovers 3–2 Torquay United West Clewes
      Miller    

Devon Professional Cup

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Edwards, Leigh; Gibbes, Jon; Lovis, John (1999). Torquay United, The Official Centenary History, 1899-1999. Yore Publications. ISBN 1-874427-38-0
  2. ^ Holgate, Mike (1999). Torquay United Football Club 1899-1999. Tempus Publishing. ISBN 0-7524-1814-9
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